4. Background. On November 7, 2002, the President signed Public Law 107-288, the Jobs for Veterans Act, to revise and improve employment, training and placement services to veterans. The Act established the President's National Hire Veterans Committee.

The Committee has announced that the http://www.hirevetsfirst.gov/ Web site is now available. The Web site provides information on the Hire Vets First initiative and directs businesses interested in hiring veterans to America's Service Locator http://www.servicelocator.org/nearest) or to 1-877-US2-JOBS to find their closest One-Stop Career Center for services. The Web site also refers veterans interested in employment opportunities to their nearest One-Stop Career Center via the same methods.

5. Action. Program administrators are requested to share this Information Alert with appropriate staff and other agencies, including Local Veterans Employment Representatives and Disabled Veterans Outreach Program Specialists.

6. Contact. Comments or questions about Hire Vets First activities may be directed to the Office of System Performance in your Regional Office: